Experienced Registered Nurse (RN), Operating Room, Per Diem, Flex Shift, Job ID # 1874785

Palmetto General Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto General Hospital in Florida seeks a perioperative nurse to deliver professional and technical care to pediatric (>2 years), adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients undergoing surgical procedures. You will collaborate with the medical staff and follow the nursing process from assessment to evaluation.

Requirements include graduation from an approved nursing program and a current Florida RN license, plus BLS.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved nursing educational program as defined by the NCSBN.
• Excellent physical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Positive affect with leadership and time management abilities.
• Effective oral and written communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Delivers professional and technical nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures.
• Prepares equipment and assists the physician during procedures.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to provide age-appropriate care.
• Assists with aftercare and post-operative monitoring.

Skills

Critical thinking

Leadership

Time management

English communication

Education

Nursing education program

Job description

Position Summary:

Delivers professional and technical nursing care to pediatric (>2 years), adolescent, adult and geriatric patients undergoing surgical procedures in collaboration with care directed by the medical staff. Nursing care delivered complies with the objectives and policies of the hospital. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation when delivering surgical nursing care. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards. Performs nursing techniques for the comfort and well-being of the patient. Prepares equipment and assists physician during surgical procedures. Takes emergency call as assigned by the department head. Works assigned shifts but may be asked to work beyond the regular tour of duty as assigned by the department head or nursing supervisor.

Position Qualification:

• Graduate from an approved nursing educational program as defined by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) card
• One year Perioperative experience preferred
• Excellent physical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Positive affect, demonstrated leadership and time management skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills in the English language
• Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to assess/detect changes in human physiological conditions
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast paced and stressful environment

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Current Florida RN License
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) card